A creamy, cheesy, ultra-comforting chicken casserole that always goes viral because it’s:
✔ Easy
✔ Budget-friendly
✔ Cheesy + creamy
✔ Looks amazing on video
🍗 Ingredients
Chicken Mix
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3 cups cooked shredded chicken
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1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
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1 cup cream cheese, softened
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¾ cup sour cream
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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½ cup shredded mozzarella
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried parsley
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
Crunchy Topping
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1 sleeve crushed Ritz crackers (or buttery crackers)
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4 tbsp melted butter
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2 tbsp chopped parsley
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the filling
In a large bowl, combine:
Chicken, cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, garlic, onion powder, parsley, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper, and salt.
Mix until creamy and well combined.
2️⃣ Spread in a baking dish
Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the crunchy topping
Mix crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter.
Sprinkle evenly over the chicken mixture.
4️⃣ Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes, until golden, bubbly, and hot.
5️⃣ Serve
Garnish with parsley and serve warm with rice, noodles, or over toast.
❓ Q&A Section (Viral-Friendly)
Q: Can I use canned chicken?
Yes! Shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken both work great.
Q: Can I make it ahead?
Absolutely. Assemble it, refrigerate for 24 hours, and bake when ready.
Q: Can I make it healthier?
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and low-fat cheeses.
Q: Can I freeze this?
Yes! Freeze before baking. Thaw overnight and bake as usual.
Q: What sides go best with it?
Mashed potatoes, rice, buttered noodles, roasted veggies, or salad.
